#51a5bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #51a5bd is composed of 31.8% red, 64.7% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 57.1% cyan, 12.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 193.3 degrees, a saturation of 45% and a lightness of 52.9%. #51a5bd color hex could be obtained by blending #a2ffff with #004b7b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 32
    • G 65
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 57
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#51a5bd color description : Moderate cyan.

#51a5bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #51a5bd has RGB values of R:81, G:165, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.57, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 5350845.

Hex triplet 51a5bd #51a5bd
RGB Decimal 81, 165, 189 rgb(81,165,189)
RGB Percent 31.8, 64.7, 74.1 rgb(31.8%,64.7%,74.1%)
CMYK 57, 13, 0, 26
HSL 193.3°, 45, 52.9 hsl(193.3,45%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.3°, 57.1, 74.1
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 63.616, -18.468, -20.067
XYZ 26.031, 32.332, 53.01
xyY 0.234, 0.29, 32.332
CIE-LCH 63.616, 27.272, 227.376
CIE-LUV 63.616, -35.097, -28.163
Hunter-Lab 56.861, -17.789, -15.472
Binary 01010001, 10100101, 10111101

Color Schemes with #51a5bd

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Alternatives to #51a5bd

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#51a5bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #51a5bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#51a5bd;}
.background {background-color:#51a5bd;}
.border {border:1px solid #51a5bd;}

Shades and Tints of #51a5bd

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #04090b is the darkest color, while #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #51a5bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7f8b8f is the less saturated color, while #10c9fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #51a5bd is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #839398 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #999eb9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #999cc5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #55abb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7fa0ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7e9fc2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53a8b9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population